ID.5 Pro (MY27)

The Volkswagen ID.5 Pro (MY27) is a 5-seat SUV with rear-wheel drive, on sale in the UK from £35,495. It accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 6.7 seconds, slower than 52% of the electric cars on sale in the UK. Its estimated real-world range is 289 miles (465 km) in a mix of town, country and motorway driving. That is longer than 65% of the 471 electric cars on sale in the UK, and 61st of 242 SUVs.

It uses around 3.7 mi/kWh (170 Wh/km), more efficient than the typical EV on sale (3.5 mi/kWh). The usable battery holds 79 kWh and on a rapid charger it averages 115 kW between 10% and 80%. With one 15-minute charging stop, it can cover an estimated 311 miles (500 km) at motorway speeds.

It has a heat pump, which helps preserve range in cold weather, and it supports vehicle-to-load (V2L), so it can power appliances from its battery. The battery uses NCM chemistry, which stores more energy for its weight than LFP.

Its UK starting price works out at £123 per mile of real-world range, lower than the median for SUVs (£186 per mile).